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Starting my Brazilian Butt Lift Journey with Dr. Dennis Dass! - Beverly Hills, CA
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Hello Ladies! I finally booked the date, feeling...
lacey 622June 15, 2016
$12,500
Hello Ladies! I finally booked the date, feeling super excited and scared at the same time. So, let's start my story. I've been looking into having a Brazilian butt lift for a couple of years now. Two years ago I went to a plastic surgeon in Beverly Hills and was told I would have to gain 15 pounds. To gain 15 pounds for me would be quite difficult, plus I didn't want to go into surgery unhealthy and overweight, so, I put that behind me. I recently decided after having kids that it was time that I did something for myself. I went and had 2 other consultation with top rated Beverly Hills surgeons before I came across Dr. Dass. I choose him based on his patient before and after pictures and his confidence during our consultation. He assured me that I was a good candidate and he can help me achieve good results. Dr. Dass was more expensive than the other doctors, but I felt he was a good fit for me. He was able to answer all my concerns and questions during our consultation and I did not feel rushed at all. He took as much time as I needed. After our consultation I had more questions that I forgot to ask, so I emailed Angela his patient consultant and she was able to answer all my questions promptly and politely. Angela is awesome! I'm always a nervous wreck when I call her and she manages to calm me down. I am so far impressed with Dr. Dass and his staff. I have scheduled an appointment with my primary physician to do labs and to do an EKG at the end of June. This is not required by Dr. Dass, but it's my life and I have kids so I need to make sure I'm 100% healthy! I'm nervous girls, I have an amazing husband, and amazing children. I can't even imagine how devastated my family would be if something was to happen to me. Dr. Dass assured me the risk is very minimal and that this is a very safe procedure, I just have to keep reminding myself this. I will post before pictures once I figure out how to do so. I have my pre-opt on July 1st so I will post pictures then! Still nervous girls, any advice on how to stay calm before the big day?
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June 23, 2016
Your pre op is coming up. Are you excited? Keep us posted!
June 23, 2016
Hi there! Yes, I'm super excited but nervous as well. Lol, I don't know if it's the excitement or the anxiety, but I can't sleep in like I use to. I wake up thinking about it every morning. How are you doing? Your latest pictures look sooooo good! I hope I get similar results as you. I'm 5'3 and weigh 140 pounds. I'm feeling fat, I'm comfortable around 130-135. What a difference 5 pounds make! Thanks for keeping up with your reviews, it is helping me keep calm and looking forward to my surgery!
June 23, 2016
You're probably anxious. I was too. I kept thinking about it too constantly. You will be ok. :)
Do you have someone helping you on the days after the surgery? Do you have everything you'll need?
A couple of tips, if you can, get a walker. It helped me a lot the first week. Still is helping me when I go poop, I hold onto it and put my pressure on my arms, so that I don't sit. Also if you can, ask Dass for Percocet pain meds instead of the norco that he gives. Percocet is stronger. Get a body pillow as well. It's what I've been laying on. It makes sleeping on your stomach so much easier on your neck. It's comfortable and feels better.
Do you have someone helping you on the days after the surgery? Do you have everything you'll need?
A couple of tips, if you can, get a walker. It helped me a lot the first week. Still is helping me when I go poop, I hold onto it and put my pressure on my arms, so that I don't sit. Also if you can, ask Dass for Percocet pain meds instead of the norco that he gives. Percocet is stronger. Get a body pillow as well. It's what I've been laying on. It makes sleeping on your stomach so much easier on your neck. It's comfortable and feels better.
June 24, 2016
Thank you for your support and advice. It's awesome to make new friends and to share the same journey ;-). I think I have everything. Lol, my grandmother has a walker, I may have to borrow hers since she rarely uses it. I am definitely going to order the body pillow! I also purchased a beach lounge chair and will be cutting out a hole for my new BUTT! When I get a chance I will post all my supplies, I purchased everything on Amazon. Thanks again! Keep me posted on your recovery as well!
June 24, 2016
The lawn chair helped me momentarily. My mom got it for me as a gift for this journey of mine. My husband cut the hole in it. It was very comfortable but only for a little while. Maybe for like 30 min, then I had try and move my legs. It began feeling uncomfortable because it felt like all the pressure would go to my butt and lower back. After moving my legs a little and moving my butt up from the hole a couple of times, it would feel better. The crappy part was every time I got off the chair I would feel extra stiff. The stiffness lasted about a week. Maybe do the chair after the first week, because that's when you're stiff and when you get off the chair i don't know if it's bc your in that position that when you get off you feel like your stomach is stuck in that bent position. The chair is great after first week. I tried it first week and realized lying down was better for that stuff sensation. It feels as if your being sandwiched in together by two big wood boards that are taped on to you and you can't bend or move. That's how I would describe the stiff feeling. It's the worst when you first wake up in the mornings or when you've been laying for a while. It's such a strange feeling. As long as you have help when getting up and as long as you get up slowly and take your time you'll be fine. It's only the first days.
July 4, 2016
Hello there! I don't know what happened to my reply, maybe I didn't hit post afterwards! Thanks for all the advice! I will definitely use the chair after the first week or maybe second. I will do my best to stay on my stomach. I've been practicing sleeping on my stomach but always wake up on my back, hope this doesn't happen after the surgery! Lol, I might have to strap myself down ;-). I want to order that body pillow you were talking about, which one did you get? Thanks again hot stuff! You look great!
July 4, 2016
Hey!!! The body pillow should definitely help you stay on your back. I got mine in target for $10. They are big long pillows. My mom had also found one for me at Marshalls for $15. This one was puffy and super soft and furry. I'll take a pic of them. They feel good bc it feels like your hugging it and your neck isn't I such a straining position like when you lay in bed without it.
Happy 4th!!!
Happy 4th!!!
June 23, 2016
Everything is going to be okay you are in good hands :) your pre op is coming soon . I'm excited for you .
June 24, 2016
Thank you, it's so nice to have your support. I needed this :). I am super excited too. I'm looking forward to seeing your progress, I'll keep you posted on my story as well. Thanks again!
July 3, 2016
July 4, 2016
Thank you for your concern. I am sorry you had a bad experience with your BA. I am aware of the minor risk and that's why I did extensive research on this procedure, this is far more safe than having a foreign object placed in my body, it uses my own fat. I appreciate the concern, but I have already paid in full and would appreciate no negative energy. Hope all works out for you.
July 18, 2016
Hi lacy! I to realized Dr Dass was on the expensive side, but I was more concerned with my health and my results as well. I figured he was not only confident in his work, but also competent, and I wanted that in a doctor :-D....I also wanted bragging points lol... I'm glad your going to him. If he transformed me, I know he's going to do an amazing work on you being that you don't seem to need as much work as I did ;-). Anyway....what is the realself team talking about??? :-\
July 19, 2016
Hi doll! Thanks for your support, 3 more days to go! Realself actually blocked a comment made by another user who was trying to talk me out of my procedure. I think they were trying to help because the other user had some negative things to say about the procedure. Anyhow, I will keep you posted on my results. Pray for me please ;-)
July 19, 2016
Thanks Doll! Me too! I have a slight cold I've been trying to fight off since Saturday, I'm praying I'm ok by Friday. It's just a sore throat and slight runny nose, I'm sure it should be fine ;-). I'll keep you posted!
July 28, 2016
Rite! So sad ppl can't express there concern. We should be making her feel better not telling her to shut up! Smh
July 18, 2016
Hey Lacey, 4 days till your surgery and I'm excited to see your results by Dr. Dass. Hope all goes well with your surgery! :) please keep us posted and post pics...thank you!
July 19, 2016
Hi! Me too! I'm so ready ;-). Thank you! I will post pictures and updates asap!
UPDATED FROM lacey 622
1 month pre
Wish pics
lacey 622June 17, 2016
Here are some wish pics! I want this shape, but nothing too big, just something proportional to my body. I will post before pictures when I get closer to my big day!!!
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UPDATED FROM lacey 622
27 days pre
Before pictures
lacey 622June 24, 2016
Here are my before pictures, I'm 5'3, and 138 pounds this morning. My belly button is kinda weird after having lots of kids. Dr. Dass said it looked fine, I guess that means he does not recommend doing anything about it. Let's see how I look after my surgery! I'm super excited girls!
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June 25, 2016
I had the same problem with my belly button cuz of my pregnancies I told him as well but he said it was fine . You are going to have a great result excited for you
June 25, 2016
Thanks! I read some girls put a marble in their belly button while healing to reshape the belly button. I'm going to do some reading on that. I really hope I get results similar to yours! Keep me posted and do let me know how your belly button is when you hit 6 weeks. Thanks again, I so appreciate the support!
June 25, 2016
Really i should of tried it . Well honestly I still don't like me belly button but will see how it looks when all the swelling goes down .
July 4, 2016
Hi doll! How's the swelling going? And how does the belly button look? I'm even more worried about my belly button. Turns out I have a small hernia there, but Dr. Dass said it should not be a problem, he won't lipo that area, I hope I'm not left with a bulge there! Happy 4th of July!
July 4, 2016
Hey it's going way better .. My belly button looks much better it's not swollen no more . I like it now lol I mean It's not perfect but I wasn't perfect to begin with I have like a stretch mark around it so that's why it look like that . But I'm begging to like my results now . I think you will be fine he know what's he's doing and your are going to look great . Can't wait to see your results :)
July 4, 2016
Great to hear! I have a stretch mark on my belly button as well from my pregnancies. Glad you're liking your results :-). Thanks for the encouragement! I'm sure I'll be fine too, can't wait.
June 25, 2016
You're going to look amazing! I can't wait to see your results!!!
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